Kendra Wilkinson bio: Age, parents, kids, net worth, divorce

Kendra Wilkinson bio: Age, parents, kids, net worth, divorce

Kendra Wilkinson Baskett is a California-born real estate agent, author, reality TV star, and glamour model. She is famously known as one of the former girlfriends of the late Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner. She is currently a divorced mom of two beautiful children.

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Kendra Wilkinson on May 13, 2016, in New York, New York. Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images
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Kendra first gained popularity as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends in the reality TV show The Girls Next Door. The show was a success, and it made her and other Playmates famous.

Kendra Wilkinson profile summary

  • Full name: Kendra Leigh Wilkinson
  • Birthdate: June 12, 1985
  • Age: 35 years (as of 2020)
  • Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac sign: Gemini
  • Occupation: TV personality, model
  • Net worth: $6 Million

Background

Kendra Wilkinson was born in San Diego, California, United States of America. Her mom and grandmother raised her in Clairemont, San Diego.

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Her parents are Eric W. Wilkinson and Patti Wilkinson. Kendra Wilkinson dad was estranged from her after he and Patti got divorced in 1994.

The reality TV star reconnected with her father in 2014 after two decades of not seeing him; she even attended her father's wedding.

The former Playboy star has a younger brother named Colin.

How old is Kendra Wilkinson?

As of 2020, Kendra Wilkinson age is 35 years. She was born on June 12, 1985.

Education

Kendra attended Clairemont High School, and she played softball while she was in high school.

Body measurements

She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, and she weighs 55 kg. Her body measurements are 39-25-36 inches.

Career

Kendra began working as a glamour model after she finished high school in 2003. She also worked as an administrative assistant in a dentist's office for a short time.

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She met the late Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner at his 78th birthday party. She was hired to walk around during the party with her bare body covered in only body paint.

Who is Kendra with now?
L to R- Girls Next Door Kendra Wilkinson, Bridget Marquardt, Hugh Hefner and Holly Madison. Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
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During the party, Hefner asked her to be one of his girlfriends, and she agreed. She moved into the Playboy mansion when she and the late magazine publisher began a relationship.

Kendra was not only known for being Hefner's girlfriend, but also as an actress. She has featured in some famous movies and TV shows.

Kendra gained popularity after appearing alongside Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt in the reality television series The Girls Next Door. The reality series ran from 2005 to 2009.

She featured in other TV series and movies, including Las Vegas, The Mindy Project, Scary Movie 4, and Entourage.

She also appeared in the music video for the song Smack That by Akon ft. Eminem.

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In 2009, after leaving Hefner, she started her self-titled reality show, Kendra. The show focused on her life outside the Playboy mansion and her relationship with Hank Baskett. The reality show aired from 2009 to 2011.

Her second reality show, Kendra On Top, ran from 2012 to 2016. The show was about how she balances motherhood as well as how she takes care of her businesses.

It also shows the life of her then-husband Hank Baskett and his transition from a football player to a businessman.

Kendra's memoir titled Sliding into Home was published in 2010.

She was one of the contestants on Dancing with the Stars in 2011. Unfortunately, she was eliminated in the seventh week.

The former Playboy star is also a producer and executive producer, and she has 13 acting credits.

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She currently works as a real estate agent.

What is Kendra Wilkinson net worth?

Kendra's net worth as of 2020 is estimated at $6 million.

Relationships and marriage

Wilkinson's relationship with Hugh Hefner started in 2004 and ended in 2008. She announced her engagement to football player Hank Baskett in 2008.

Kendra Wilkinson Hank Baskett wedding ceremony was held on June 27, 2009, at the Playboy mansion.

Hugh Hefner wanted to have the honour of giving the bride away, but Kendra chose her brother for the special honour.

Kendra Wilkinson kids are a boy and a girl. In December 2009, the model and her then-husband Hank Baskett welcomed their son named Hank Baskett IV. Five years later, the couple welcomed a baby girl named Alijah Mary Baskett in May 2014.

Kendra Wilkinson kids
L-R: TV Personality Kendra Wilkinson Baskett, son Hank, daughter Alijah, and Hank Baskett. Photo: Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Feld Entertainment
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Is Kendra Wilkinson still married?

Wilkinson is no longer married. After nearly a decade, Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett's marriage officially ended.

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Kendra Wilkinson divorce from her husband of nine years was finalized in 2018.

According to court documents obtained by ET, the pair share custody of their two children. Their property and communal assets were divided between them equally.

The former Playboy star first filed for divorce one year before their marriage eventually hit the rocks. The date of their separation was listed as January 1, 2018.

Who is Kendra with now?

According to PEOPLE, the mom of two is currently single. She dated billionaire Donald "DJ" Friese four months before they called it quits.

Social media

The former Mrs Baskett is on Twitter as @KendraWilkinson, and she has 2.3M followers on the social media platform.

She is on Facebook with over 3M followers. Her fans can also connect with her on Instagram. She is on the platform as @kendrawilkinson.

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Kendra Wilkinson attends Los Angeles Travel Magazine's Endless Summer Issue Release Party at Penthouse on August 02, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Tasia Wells/Getty Images
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Kendra Wilkinson is a former Playboy star and former girlfriend of the late Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner. She married her ex-husband and father of her two kids Hank Baskett after breaking up with Hefner. She is currently working as a real estate agent.

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